Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 18 | 28 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Timberwolves 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.